Shigatse is one of the most attractive areas in Tibet with vast grasslands, fertile soil in river valleys, flourishing subtropical jungles and snow-capped mountains. The famous scenery spots include Tashilhunpo Monastery, Palkhor Monastery, Shalu Monastery, Sakya Monastery and Mt. Everest area.
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Tashilhunpo Monastery |
Located on the southern slope of Nyima Mountain, west of Shigatse city, Tashilhunpo Monastery is the largest one of Gelugpa sect in Rear Tibet, and one of the six largest Gelugpa monasteries in China. |
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Palkhor Monastery |
With an elevation of 3900 meters above sea level, Palkhor Monastery (also known as Pelkhor Choede) is located in the northeast of Gyantse, 230 km south of Lhasa, and 100 km east of Shigatse. |
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Shalu Monastery |
'Shalu' means 'new bud' in Tibetan Language. 25 km southeast of Shigatse, Shalu Monastery is the first temple of Shalu sect (there were about 10 different sects in history of Tibet). It features a perfect mix of Tibetan and Chinese architecture. |
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Sakya Monastery |
Some 180 km southwest of Shigatse, Sakya Monstery is the most important monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In Tibetan, Sakya means ‘grey soil’. Originally the monastery consists of northern and southern temples. |
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Mt. Everest area |
Also called Qomolangma by Tibetans, Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The mountain is located on the border between China and Nepal, which is part of the Himalaya range. |
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Shigatse Photo Gallery
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